
Worm Gear Motors & Gearboxes
- Gear Type
Worm Gearbox
- Series
17 gear series, 77 gear variants
- Nominal torques
2 – 288 Nm
- Rotation speed
0.4 – 1120 U/min
- Shaft output
Right-Angle, Coaxial
- Shaft types
Hollow Shaft, Solid Shaft
- Electric motors
Three-phase current, Direct current (DC), Alternating current (AC), Permanent magnet direct current (PMDC)

Experience our versatile industrial gear motors.
Experience geared motors in a modular system
Our worm gear motors impress with maximum flexibility: Thanks to the modular system, we tailor the drive solutions to your specific requirements. Choose from a wide range of motors (three-phase, DC, AC).
This way, you get the perfect combination – efficient, space-saving, and readily available.
- Numerous configuration options
- Cost-effective drive solution
- Multi-stage gearboxes with ratios up to i= 8000:1
- Series up to 288 Nm available
- Wide selection of electric motors available for immediate delivery.
- Customizing: Nothing is impossible!
The perfect match:
Gearbox & electric motor
01.
Worm gears provide movement.

Solid shaft
Single-stage Gearboxes
Nominal torques
2 – 288 Nm
Ratios
i= 2.5 – 167
Rotation speed
14 – 1,120 U/min
Output shaft
Solid shaft, configurable
Shaft output
generally rectangular

Solid shaft
Two-stage Gearboxes
Nominal torques
6 – 140 Nm
Ratios
i= 7 – 8,000
Rotation speed
0.4 – 253 U/min
Output shaft
Solid shaft, configurable
Shaft output
right-angled or coaxial

Hollow shaft
Nominal torques
2 – 288 Nm
Ratios
i= 2.5 – 167
Rotation speed
14 – 1,120 U/min
Output shaft
Hollow shaft, configurable
Shaft output
generally rectangular

Hollow shaft
Nominal torques
11 – 120 Nm
Ratios
i= 7 – 8,000
Rotation speed
0.9 – 253 U/min
Output shaft
Hollow shaft, configurable
Shaft output
generally rectangular
02.
The right electric motor makes them perfect.

Three-phase asynchronous motors
Power
0.032 – 1.50 kW
Voltages
230/400 V | 277/480 V
Protection types
IP54 – IP65
Designs
B3 / B14
Versions
Custom-made / IEC standard

Brushed & Brushless DC motors
Power
0.028 – 0.093 kW
Voltages
24 V
Protection types
IP40 – IP55
Designs
B3 / B14
Versions
Customized

DC shunt wound motors
Power
0.12 – 0.55 kW
Voltages
180 / 200 V
Protection types
IP44 – IP55
Designs
B3 / B14
Versions
Customized

Single-phase asynchronous motors
Power
0.032 – 1.10 kW
Voltages
230 V
Protection types
IP54 – IP55
Designs
B3 / B14
Versions
Customized + IEC standard

Smooth-bore motors
Power
0.09 / 0.20 kW
Voltages
230/400 V
Protection types
IP65
Designs
B3 / B14
Versions
Customized
Key Features
Compact design
Thanks to the right-angled axis offset design, worm gears can be integrated into machines and systems in a particularly space-saving manner – ideal for confined installation situations.
Quiet and quiet running
The sliding friction between the worm and worm wheel ensures low-vibration, particularly quiet operation – perfect for noise-sensitive environments.
High reduction ratios in one stage
With ratios of up to 8000:1 (and more), high torque outputs can be achieved without complex multi-stage solutions.
Self-locking
Many worm gears offer a natural holding function. This prevents unintentional reversal – e.g. when carrying loads on inclines or when swivelling movements.
Versatile installation positions
Worm gearboxes can be mounted in almost all positions – horizontal, vertical or inclined – and thus offer maximum flexibility in the machine layout.
Low-maintenance due to permanent lubrication
Thanks to their closed design and lifelong grease filling, they are particularly easy to maintain and durable in operation.
Optionally with IP65 protection
For use in damp, dusty or cleaning-intensive environments, models with a high degree of protection are available.
Can be combined with different engine types
Whether standard motor, EC motor or integrated converter (e.g. SmartLine) – our worm gears have a modular design and can be flexibly combined.
Variety of variants & special solutions
Thanks to our vertical range of manufacture, individual adaptations in flange, shaft, colour or transmission are possible – even from small quantities.
Wide selection of electric motors available for immediate delivery.
Electric motors from stock – fast, flexible, and versatile availability.
We keep a wide range of electric motors in stock, ready to support your projects without delay. Our inventory covers a variety of requirements. Benefit from fast availability and a broad selection for your custom drive solutions.
- Three-phase current (230 / 400V)
- Direct current (180/ 200V)
- DC PM (24V)
- Alternating current (230V)

Gearboxes for a sustainable future: our environmentally friendly solutions
Experience the flexibility of our modular system
With our modular system, we offer flexible solutions that meet a wide range of requirements and industries. Thanks to modular components, gearboxes and motors can be individually combined to create customized drives for various applications.
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Product Catalogues Worm Gear Motors

The advantages of worm gearboxes from rührgetriebe
Our worm gear units feature closed and robust housings that provide maximum stability when mounted and are suitable for both directions of rotation.
The steel worms are hardened and ground, while the worm wheels are made of high-quality special bronze with excellent sliding properties. By using synthetic gear grease or oil (with NSF H1 approval), you benefit from low noise emission and a long gearbox lifespan. Each gearbox is equipped with ball bearings, ensuring above-average longevity even in continuous operation and various installation positions.
Based on our many years of experience, we have preconfigured the most common modular systems for you. This provides you with a technically and economically mature solution in every respect for the majority of applications.